Vincent Kompany returned to the Säbener Straße training facility on Tuesday morning, 18 days after he was hospitalized following a collapse at the Bayern Munich grounds.
The head coach was photographed at his desk at 10:11 a.m., wearing a white training shirt and a sling on his left arm. The injury occurred on October 23, when Kompany suffered a dislocated shoulder during the fall that led to his emergency medical transport.
Kompany’s collapse was attributed to meningeal irritation caused by a lingering viral infection, according to reports. Following six days of hospital treatment, he was under orders to maintain absolute rest at home.
During his two-week absence, assistant coach Aaron Danks assumed interim leadership of the squad. Danks managed the team for five matches, resulting in four victories and one draw.
Sporting director Christoph Freund visited Kompany’s office at 11:07 a.m. to discuss the team’s upcoming calendar. The meeting suggests preparations are underway for the coach’s return to the sidelines.
Honorary president Uli Hoeneß signaled a return in the near future during a recent appearance on the BR program “Sonntags-Stammtisch.” Hoeneß stated, “In two, three weeks. So after the international break he will be back on the bench.”
If that timeline holds, Kompany could resume his duties for the Bundesliga home match against 1. FC Köln on November 20.
While Kompany resumed office work, rehabilitation efforts continue elsewhere at the facility. Star player Luis Díaz was observed performing recovery training for a muscle bundle tear in his left thigh in the area below the coach’s office.
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